Anti-spyware 101

Goofed Ransomware is another malicious application based on an open source ransomware known as Hidden Tear. The malware got its name from the extension it appends to its enciphered data, for example, sky.jpg.goofed. If some of your files on the computer where marked by this extension too, we advise you to keep reading this article and learn more details about the threat. As you may already realize, the malicious application’s purpose is to take user's files as hostages, and by creating such an infection, its developers are hoping they will be able to extort money from their victims. Paying the ransom is not something we would advise you to do even if the sum does not look huge or the malware encrypts important data because there is not knowing if its developers will keep up to their promises. In other words, you could be left with nothing. Users who choose to delete Goofed Ransomware instead could follow the instructions available below the text. Read more »

The malicious Cobra Ransomware is not like most other file-encryptor. Just like most threats of this nature, it encrypts personal files, such as photos, archives, or documents, but it also goes on to encrypt files that belong to programs. These, of course, are much easier to replace, but that still can create problems. When files are encrypted, the “.id-.[cranbery@colorendgrace.com].cobra” extension is added to their names, and so it is impossible for you to miss the ones that were hit. Unfortunately, removing the extension from files will not help you recover your files. You will also be unable to recover files if you rely on shadow volume copies because the ransomware erases them using the “vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet” command. Third-party decryptors that would help in this situation do not exist either. Basically, there is nothing anyone can do to help you recover the encrypted files. Unfortunately, the cyber crooks behind this threat will dangle a decryptor in front of your nose using the ransom note, and instead of focusing on that, you need to focus on the removal of the threat! Read more »

If you ever encounter a program known as Hc6 Ransomware, make sure to avoid it at all costs. We recommend doing so because this devious application is capable of extremely invasive and malicious functionality. Just like any other ransomware program, this one can lock a large number of your data without any notification or authorization. It should be more than obvious that having an application capable of such functionality will lead to devastating outcomes, to put it mildly. Malware developers use such programs to make quick illegal profits by demanding payments in return for decryption services. For further information regarding the inner workings of this malicious program, make sure to read the rest of this detailed report. Also, we provide a few virtual security tips that will allow you to keep your personal computer safe and secure at all times. To help you delete Hc6 Ransomware without encountering any major problems, we present an easy-to-follow removal guide below. Read more »

Make sure to perform a complete removal of a program known as Netcrypton Ransomware if it is ever discovered up and running on your personal computer. It is critical to do so because this devious piece of software is capable of malicious functionality. Like any other fully working ransomware program it can easily lock enormous amounts of data stored on your personal computer. It should be more than obvious that such application could cause tremendous damage. In our report, we present further information about the inner workings of this malware. Because most users infect their computer with devious and malicious applications due to lack of knowledge regarding virtual security, our researchers have compiled a few virtual security tips to help you maintain a fully secure operating system at all times. Also, to help you remove Netcrypton Ransomware without encountering any major problems. Read more »

If you ever encounter a program that goes by the name of Storagecrypter Ransomware, make sure to refrain from it at all times. It is crucial to do so because this application acts in an extremely malicious manner. If you are not familiar with ransomware programs, you must know that they are crafted in such a way that they can lock large quantities of files without any notification or authorization. Malware developers craft such programs for illegal profits because they ask for a huge payment if you want to regain access to your data. If you wish to know more about this malicious application's functionality, make sure to read the rest of our report as we provide in-depth information gathered by our malware experts. Alongside such information, we include a few virtual security tips and an easy-to-follow removal guide, which you should use to delete Storagecrypter Ransomware once and for all. Read more »

Cryptolockeremulator Ransomware is nothing more than yet another malicious application, which should never be active on your personal computer. If unfortunately, you already have it running on your operating system, make sure to execute its complete removal without any hesitation. It is crucial to do so because this devious application works in an intrusive and otherwise malicious manner. Like any other ransomware application, the one in questions is designed to encrypt large numbers of your data without any warning whatsoever. It should be more than obvious that having such malware active on your personal computer will lead to devastating outcomes, especially if you use it for work. To have a better understanding of how this malicious program functions, be sure to read the rest of this report. Furthermore, we include a few virtual security recommendations as well as a detailed removal guide that will help you delete Cryptolockeremulator Ransomware in just a few simple steps. Read more »

'0000 File Extension' Ransomware has surfaced on the web lately and started to spread quickly. Our malware experts have found that this new ransomware infection is indeed a new variant in the CryptoMix Ransomware family that includes other variants like X1881 Ransomware, Error Ransomware, Mole03 Ransomware, and Zayka Ransomware to name a few. This dangerous infection can infiltrate your system without your knowledge and take all your important files hostage in a short time, which is definitely not enough for you to realize what is going on and stop it. But there seems to be a silver lining even in this nightmarish sounding story. It seems that there is a free decryption tool developed by professional malware hunters that can recover files that have been encoded by the variants of this family. We cannot confirm for sure that your files encrypted by this new variant will be completely recovered but, at least, you have a chance to get your files back. We do not advise you though to download and apply this free tool yourself if you are not an advanced user. Obviously, these attackers want your money in exchange for the decryption key, which may not even be sent to you even if you pay. Therefore, we recommend that you remove '0000 File Extension' Ransomware right now because keeping it operating in the background can result in the encryption of your newly created files as well. Read more »